Maio Island Day Trip
Maio Island Day Trip
At 5:30 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Praia and go to the Santiago island port. There, you'll have to present your ferry ticket to get to the island of Maio, one of the most beautiful and captivating in Cape Verde and the flattest of the whole archipelago!
After a 2-hour crossing, we'll arrive at the Porto Inglês dock, located in the south of Maio Island. Once we disembark, we'll visit the salt mines interpretation center. In this museum, we'll discover how the salt trade boosted the development of the island, which is the sixth in size of the ten that form the Cape Verde archipelago.
Then, we'll pass by the towns of Morro, Calheta, and Morrinho to see their crafts and landscapes. The dunes of Morrinho stand out significantly and remind us of the sand mountains of the Sahara, a perfect place for a selfie!
The tour will continue to the village of Pedro Vaz, where we'll have a typical Cape Verdean lunch that will include several specialties of the country. After lunch, we'll go to Vila do Maio, the island's capital, to visit the San José fortress and the church of Our Lady of Light.
The tour will conclude on the island with a brief stop at Bitchirotcha Beach, the most famous beach in Maio. From this cove, we'll go to the Porto Inglês dock to take the ferry back to the island of Santiago. After disembarking in its port, we'll take you to your hotel in Praia, arriving at 7:30 pm.
Ferry to Maio Island
Please note that you'll need to buy your ferry ticket in advance and bring it with you on the day of the activity.
More Information
Duration
14 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transfer on land by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Not included
Round trip ferry ticket between the islands of Santiago and Maio
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Bu Country Tours
Corporate name: Bu Country Turismo SU Lda
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
